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1947: Trial by Fire The turbulent decade of the 1940s tested The Lost Colony, as it did the world. World War II landed on North Carolinas doorstep as the Nazi U-boat offensive destroyed Merchant Marine shipping off the Outer Banks. A blackout was imposed upon the coast, from 1941 until 1945 all performances of the drama were canceled.  Fire destroys Waterside Theatre, July 24, 1947 Production began again after the war, but in 1947 the drama suffered its severest blow when fire destroyed the theatre and props. Only the costumes were saved, when they were tossed into Shallowbag Bay. Albert Bell, the builder of the theatre pledged to rebuild the structure in one week and succeeded. The show went on.  Waterside Theatre being rebuilt |
Andy Griffith as Sir Walter Raleigh in the 1948 production.
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Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
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